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Lunch With The Chief in Harrisburg, PA

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Posted by laz 57 on Friday, March 16, 2007 9:42 AM
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I'm sorry I can't make it. Hmmm, looks like it is only 659.85 miles and a 10 hr and 26 minute drive - I didn't know there were two Harrisburgs in Pennsylvania?

 

DOUG, take the PA Turnpike and you'll knock off 26 minutes.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 16, 2007 9:13 AM
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I'm sorry I can't make it. Hmmm, looks like it is only 659.85 miles and a 10 hr and 26 minute drive - I didn't know there were two Harrisburgs in Pennsylvania?



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Posted by cnw1995 on Friday, March 16, 2007 9:08 AM

I'm sorry I can't make it. Hmmm, looks like it is only 659.85 miles and a 10 hr and 26 minute drive - I didn't know there were two Harrisburgs in Pennsylvania?

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Posted by laz 57 on Thursday, March 15, 2007 9:20 PM

How about "ITS GREAT TO BE 8"?

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:30 PM
7----that's magnificent.
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Posted by jefelectric on Thursday, March 15, 2007 7:14 PM

 fifedog wrote:
I should be there.  Mrs. fifedog wants me to clear it with her first.  No (she is looking over my shoulder now...) "I said, I want to be informed".

So - That makes it seven ?

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 15, 2007 5:57 PM
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Confused [%-)]I thought this was cancelled. 


Nope... we just decided that anyone West of PA isn't invited!
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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Thursday, March 15, 2007 5:40 PM
Confused [%-)]I thought this was cancelled. 

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, March 15, 2007 5:07 PM
I should be there.  Mrs. fifedog wants me to clear it with her first.  No (she is looking over my shoulder now...) "I said, I want to be informed".
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Posted by jefelectric on Thursday, March 15, 2007 2:25 PM

Well, one more time.  So far we have 6.

Chief - Frank

Mikey - Mike

Laz57 - Laz

Mitcheir - Mitch

lionroar88 - Brent

jefelectric - John

Anyone else?

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 5, 2007 6:41 PM
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I like my odds.  I'll just roll a can of Old Milwaukee out the door, and let the Chief take care of the light work.


LOL!!!!!!!!!  Good one Fife... very good!  Rivals both of Buckeye's long posts from the weekend!

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Posted by fifedog on Monday, March 5, 2007 4:38 PM
I like my odds.  I'll just roll a can of Old Milwaukee out the door, and let the Chief take care of the light work.
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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, March 4, 2007 7:53 PM
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 fifedog wrote:
PhD - as in Piled higher & Deeper...?

If you want the check instead, Laz and you can wrestle for it.  Big Smile [:D] Of course, his 800 lb. bear is his tag team partner and you will get the Chief as your partner. Big Smile [:D]

 

YEP we used to be DA ROAD WARRIORS, I was HAWK and BARNEY DA BRUIN was ANIMAL.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, March 4, 2007 7:21 PM

 fifedog wrote:
PhD - as in Piled higher & Deeper...?

If you want the check instead, Laz and you can wrestle for it.  Big Smile [:D] Of course, his 800 lb. bear is his tag team partner and you will get the Chief as your partner. Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, March 4, 2007 8:33 AM
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 laz 57 wrote:

Gee this is my second meeting what will I get?

laz57


Stuck with the check... Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]

 

Mitch Big Smile [:D]

 

IT FIGURES?

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Posted by fifedog on Sunday, March 4, 2007 6:44 AM
PhD - as in Piled higher & Deeper...?
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Posted by mitchelr on Sunday, March 4, 2007 6:38 AM
 laz 57 wrote:

Gee this is my second meeting what will I get?

laz57


Stuck with the check... Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]

 

Mitch Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by laz 57 on Saturday, March 3, 2007 10:36 PM

Gee this is my second meeting what will I get?

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Saturday, March 3, 2007 9:51 PM

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Now Uncle Buckeye, I wasn't being con..condes.. whatever that big word was.  I just think it will be interesting to study other cultures.

Fifedog, after your lunch with the Chief you will have enough knowledge to be awarded a PhD. in Southern Redneck Cultural Studies.  Take good notes. Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by fifedog on Saturday, March 3, 2007 5:52 AM
Now Uncle Buckeye, I wasn't being con..condes.. whatever that big word was.  I just think it will be interesting to study other cultures.
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Posted by jonadel on Friday, March 2, 2007 2:08 PM
Doggone it anyway, that's the day I spray my snow shovel with WD40 and store it for the season. Thanks anyway, perhaps another time.
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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Friday, March 2, 2007 1:29 PM

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I WANT to be there, and I actually want to be seated at the right hand of the CHIEF, so he can bestow his greatness upon me.  ...

Fifedog, you are already doing a great job of emulating the Chief by posting such a condescending reply.  Good job!  Smile [:)]   

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Posted by fifedog on Friday, March 2, 2007 11:53 AM
I WANT to be there, and I actually want to be seated at the right hand of the CHIEF, so he can bestow his greatness upon me.  And maybe he'll let me bore him with the story on how I once caught a bass at my great uncle's farm pond in West Virginia.  And maybe we'll pal around at the ENOLA railyard bridge...anyone know the tune to Courtship of Eddie's Father? "People let me tell you 'bout my besssst friend...
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 2, 2007 9:16 AM
 laz 57 wrote:

Maybe a field trip?

laz57



Sounds good to me!  We could do it before or after lunch...  Maybe hit a train shop or two too...

TOOOt TOOOt!!!

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Posted by laz 57 on Friday, March 2, 2007 8:22 AM

Maybe a field trip?

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Posted by jefelectric on Friday, March 2, 2007 7:58 AM

You are correct Laz.  Also the former Harris Tower Next to the station is being restored by the Harrisburg Chapter of the NRHS.  Not sure when it is open to the public.

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Posted by laz 57 on Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:56 PM
 jefelectric wrote:

Hey guys, There are quite a few GG1s scatered around the Northest, but only one Chief.

BTW there is a nice one at the PA Railroad Museum.

 

Also in the Harrisburg, Pa. train station along with a little red caboose, I am told.

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Posted by dwiemer on Thursday, March 1, 2007 7:54 PM

Sorry, can't make the trip.  I have met the Chief and he is a fine gentleman.  I will stay back here with the reserves to protect the South and to organize a rescue party should the Chief be held against his will.  Make sure you have plenty of Grits and Sweat tea available.

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Posted by jefelectric on Thursday, March 1, 2007 7:49 PM

Hey guys, There are quite a few GG1s scatered around the Northest, but only one Chief.

BTW there is a nice one at the PA Railroad Museum.

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Posted by GregM on Thursday, March 1, 2007 6:39 PM

I have had the pleasure of seeing a GG1 "in the flesh."  I have not had the pleasure of meeting Chief.  If I lived closer, I would join in the festivities but it is too close to York to make the trip.

I probably have to surrender my "Buckeye" card again.

GregM

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